East Ribble District Carol Service Signals the Start of Christmas
The annual East Ribble District Carol Service, once again held at The Holy Trinity Church in Oswaldtwistle, welcomed in the start of the Festive season. The District Secretary WBro Brian Derbyshire began proceeding by welcoming approximately 80 Brethren, family and...
Southern Area Presentation for Lodge Royal Arch Representatives
More than 25 Brethren, mostly Lodge Royal Arch Representatives attended the Briefing about the role that office plays in the successful promotion of the Royal Arch amongst Lodge Brethren Ashton Masonic Hall recently hosted a Presentation for Lodge Royal Arch...
Southern Area Joint Convocation at Ardwick Chapter No 2185
The Provincial Deputation was led by EComp Harvey Basger, the Second Provincial Grand Principal It is not every day that you have the opportunity to see a double Exaltation in the Royal Arch. When you see a ceremony conducted with such joie de vivre and enjoyment by a...
A Contingent from East Ribble visit Military Lodge, Pro Patria No. 9952
On Friday evening 30th November, 10 Brethren from the East Ribble District, accompanied by a regular visitor from France, took a trip to the seaside to visit the third ever meeting Pro Patria Lodge No. 9952 in the wonderful surroundings of St Annes Palace, a converted...
Southern Area holds its Annual Reception for Newly Appointed and Promoted Officers
John Pearson, our APGM, addressed the Diners before the meal commenced. Once a year, usually about a week after the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge, the Southern Area of East Lancashire holds a luncheon for all those who have received new Appointments, or...
'Remembrance Sunday in Droylsden 11th November 2018
WBro Nigel Johnson, Deputy Chairman, Audenshaw District East Lancashire Freemasons joined local residents in the Remembrance Day Parade which culminated at the Cenotaph in Droylsden to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One. He laid a wreath on behalf of...
Grand Lodge of Spain comes to Manchester’s Caledonian Lodge No 204
Bro Paul Mansell, WBro Christopher Welton, RWBro Barrie Mansell, and RWBro Michael Shilan, Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Valencia. Caledonian Lodge No 204 hosted a very special Spanish themed event on Wednesday 14 November 2018, at Manchester...
Closure of Charity Centenary 3786
The installation meeting of Charity Centenary 3786 on Wednesday 28th November at Farnworth Masonic Hall was unfortunately their last. The Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the western area John Griffin was in attendance to receive the warrant of the lodge. The...
Supporting Motiv8-Lancashire
When Jessica Duckett is not busy working behind the bar at Accrington Masonic Hall quenching the thirsts of masons. She spends her time working equally as hard by supporting a local charity called Motiv8-Lancashire. Motiv8-Lancashire provide educational learning...
50 years for Harvey!
An excellent evening at St Peter's Deane 6521! Harvey Marriot's 50th celebration. To help celebrate Harvey's special day, the lodge was called off, ladies families and friends were admitted, and the Assistant Provincial Grand Master John Griffin explained a little bit...
Whalley Freemasons Remember The Fallen.
Eight Brethren wearing a wide spectrum of Officer Collars and representing Lodges at Whalley Masonic Hall, attended the ‘Whalley Remembers’ Parish Church service. We were greeted by the Vicar, the Revd. Jonathan Carmyllie and shown to seats in the chancel as the nave...
Presentation to WBro Brian Carter PAGDC at Verity Lodge No. 3949
The final item of business at the 24th November meeting of Verity Lodge No. 3949 was kept a secret from WBro Brian Carter PAGDC, as the District Chairman WBro Dave McGurty surprised Brian with a presentation of an engraved vase from the East Ribble District in...
Marshalling the East Lancs. Hospice Christmas Fayre
On a chilly, but bright and sunny Sunday last week, twelve volunteers from East Ribble District (including one regular visitor from Rochdale district who came along) helped set up, marshal and pack away the East Lancs. Hospice Christmas Fayre. This year the Fayre was...
Celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry of WBro DWG Bell PProvGSwdB
On the 22nd November over 50 Brethren gathered at Blackburn Masonic Rooms and The Lodge of Perseverance No 345, to celebrate 50 years in Freemasonry of WBro David William George Bell PProvGSwdB. Once the Lodge business had been concluded, WBro Andrew Taylor as the...
An Advancement of Masonic Knowledge at the Lodge of Amity and Rossendale Forest No. 283
On Tuesday 20th November, 40 Brethren, a quarter of whom were from the New Members Group, met at the Lodge of Amity and Rossendale Forest No. 283 to witness a demonstration and explanation of the 2nd Degree Ceremony delivered by three members of the Education and...
East Lancashire Masons’ visit to Belfast
The East Lancashire, Isle of Man and Grand Lodge of Ireland Brethren From L to R: WBro Ivan Eastwood, PAGSuptWks; WBro Bill Ashton, PAGDC (DepGSupt, Isle of Man); WBro Brian Horne, PAGDC; WBro David Greenhalgh, PProvGSwdB; RWBro Roger Matthews, PGM (Province of Down);...